How far is Hopkinsville, KY from Claryville, KY?

The driving distance from Hopkinsville, KY to Claryville, KY is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km), with a travel time of about 05h 05m by car.

  • The straight-line flight distance is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km).
  • For a round trip, plan for roughly 10h 10m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
  • A comfortable departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT.
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Quick Snapshot
Road
265.49 mi
05h 05m
Flight
220.49 mi
354.84 km direct

This drive is better planned with a longer stop or an overnight stay.

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Flight Distance

Direct air line
220.49 mi
Kilometers
354.84 km
Flight Time
00h 26m

Driving Distance

Road route
265.49 mi
Kilometers
427.27 km
Drive Time
05h 05m

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Leave and Arrive Planner

Pick a departure time to see your estimated arrival and same-day return window.

Drive time stays fixed at 05h 05m.

Arrival Snapshot
Arrive in Claryville
Sat, Apr 11, 9:06 PM EDT
Return by in Hopkinsville
Sun, Apr 12, 1:11 AM CDT
Useful when you're deciding between a quick errand, a day trip, or a longer stop.
Leave Hopkinsville
2026-04-11T15:00
Arrive Claryville
Sat, Apr 11, 8:06 PM CDT
Route Timing
05h 05m
One way by road
Best Departure Window
6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT
Leave early for more breathing room
Arrive between
12:05 PM to 2:05 PM EDT

An early departure helps you fit a real stop into the day without turning the return into a late-night drive.

Leave by
6:50 AM CDT
Keeps a same-day return open with about 04h 00m at the destination.
Back in Hopkinsville
9:00 PM CDT
Early departure recommended

You are leaving earlier than the recommended window, which gives you extra margin for breaks and traffic.

Halfway Point

A useful midpoint for breaks, coffee, or meeting in the middle.

Mid-route stop
Lebanon Junction
KY

City in Bullitt County, Kentucky, United States of America

From Hopkinsville
132.7 mi
02h 32m
To Claryville
132.8 mi
02h 32m

Route Weather Snapshot

Check the forecast at both ends before you head out.

Origin
82°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 6:00 AM CDT
Wind
3 mph SSE
Destination
72°F
Saturday

Mostly Sunny

Starts
Sat, Apr 11 1:00 AM EDT
Wind
6 mph NE

Driving Route Map

The map below follows the saved road route between Hopkinsville and Claryville.

Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions

Step-by-step road directions between Hopkinsville and Claryville.

  1. 1

    Start on Bethel Street

    92 m · 17 sec · Bethel Street

  2. 2

    Turn right onto West 9th Street

    1 km · 1 min · West 9th Street

  3. 3

    Turn left onto McLean Avenue

    2451 ft · 45 sec · McLean Avenue

  4. 4

    Take the ramp left

    816 ft · 20 sec

  5. 5

    Merge slight left

    24.4 mi · 26 min

  6. 6

    Take the exit slight right toward Elizabethtown

    2592 ft · 1 min

  7. 7

    Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

    98.2 mi · 1 hr 45 min · Western Kentucky Parkway

  8. 8

    Take the exit slight right toward I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    1955 ft · 48 sec

  9. 9

    Keep slight left to continue on I 65 North: Lexington, Louisville

    3052 ft · 1 min

  10. 10

    Merge slight left

    37.9 mi · 41 min

  11. 11

    Take the exit slight right toward I 264: Watterson Expressway, Airport

    1.1 km · 59 sec

  12. 12

    Keep slight right to continue on I 264 East: Watterson Expressway

    1.3 km · 1 min

  13. 13

    Merge slight left onto Henry Watterson Expressway

    10 mi · 14 min · Henry Watterson Expressway

  14. 14

    Keep slight right to continue on I 71 North: Cincinnati

    1877 ft · 32 sec

  15. 15

    Merge slight left

    71 mi · 1 hr 17 min

  16. 16

    Keep slight right to continue on I 75 South: Lexington

    2139 ft · 52 sec

  17. 17

    Merge slight left onto I 75 South: Lexington

    3020 ft · 37 sec

  18. 18

    Take the exit slight right toward KY 14, KY 16: Walton, Verona

    1682 ft · 49 sec

  19. 19

    Turn left onto Mary Grubbs Highway

    1843 ft · 40 sec · Mary Grubbs Highway

  20. 20

    Turn left onto School Road

    2475 ft · 1 min · School Road

  21. 21

    Continue on Stephenson Mill Road

    1400 ft · 38 sec · Stephenson Mill Road

  22. 22

    Continue on Old Beaver Road

    875 ft · 28 sec · Old Beaver Road

  23. 23

    At the end of the road, turn left onto North Main Street

    2298 ft · 1 min · North Main Street

  24. 24

    Continue on Dixie Highway

    3210 ft · 60 sec · Dixie Highway

  25. 25

    Turn left onto Walton Nicholson Road

    2119 ft · 36 sec · Walton Nicholson Road

  26. 26

    Continue on Walton Nicholson Pike

    4.1 mi · 6 min · Walton Nicholson Pike

  27. 27

    Continue on Taylor Mill Road

    2.1 mi · 4 min · Taylor Mill Road

  28. 28

    Turn right onto Maverick Road

    121 m · 9 sec · Maverick Road

  29. 29

    Turn right onto Staffordsburg Road

    1.2 mi · 2 min · Staffordsburg Road

  30. 30

    Turn left onto Visalia Road

    2.9 mi · 5 min · Visalia Road

  31. 31

    Turn left onto Decoursey Pike

    2449 ft · 50 sec · Decoursey Pike

  32. 32

    Turn right

    2.8 mi · 5 min

  33. 33

    Turn right onto Licking Pike

    1.5 mi · 3 min · Licking Pike

  34. 34

    Turn left onto Camel Crossing

    118 m · 10 sec · Camel Crossing

  35. 35

    Turn right

    8 m · 2 sec

  36. 36

    Turn right

    100 m · 24 sec

  37. 37

    Arrive at your destination

    0 m · 1 sec

Car Route Details

A richer read on the saved driving route between Hopkinsville and Claryville.

OSRM road route
Drive Character

Highway-focused drive

Most of the mileage stays on named highways, so the important moments are ramps, exits, merges, and the final local approach.

Directions
37 steps
15 turns on the saved route
Ramps & Exits
11
6 merges, 5 ramps or exits
Navigation Density
13.9 / 100 mi
Decision points by distance
Main Roads
Western Kentucky Parkway
98.2 mi · 37%
I 71 North
71.4 mi · 27%
I 65 North
38.8 mi · 15%
McLean Avenue
25.1 mi · 9%
Henry Watterson Expressway
10 mi · 4%
Walton Nicholson Pike
4.13 mi · 2%
Longest Stretch

Western Kentucky Parkway

Merge slight left onto Western Kentucky Parkway

98.2 mi · 01h 45m

Route Summary

A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.

Trip Read

A longer out-and-back drive

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

Drive Time
05h 05m
Long day trip
Same-Day Return
10h 10m
Round-trip wheel time
Road vs Air
+45 mi
220.5 mi direct line
Halfway Stop
Lebanon Junction
02h 32m from Hopkinsville
Leave By
6:50 AM CDT
Early departure recommended
Weather Watch

Mostly Sunny leaving Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Claryville.

Trip Questions

Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.

How long does it take to drive from Hopkinsville to Claryville?

The road trip is about 265.5 miles (427.3 km) and usually takes 05h 05m in normal driving conditions.

Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?

This is still possible in one day, but it becomes a long driving day. Leaving early and planning your stop window matters more here.

What is the halfway point on this route?

Lebanon Junction is a useful midpoint, sitting about 132.7 miles from Hopkinsville and 132.8 miles from Claryville.

How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?

The direct path is about 220.5 miles (354.8 km), while the road route adds roughly 45 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.

When is the best time to leave for this route?

A good departure window is usually 6:00 AM to 8:00 AM CDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 6:50 AM CDT.

How much will gas cost for this route?

Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $34.62 one way or $69.24 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 81.6 kg one way.

Do you cross a time zone on this route?

Yes. There is about a 1 hour time difference between Hopkinsville and Claryville, so arrival and return times should be read in local time.

What should you check before leaving?

Before you leave, expect Mostly Sunny around Hopkinsville and Mostly Sunny near Claryville.

Stop Ideas Near Lebanon Junction

Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.

Mid-route Guidance
Local place coverage is thin around Lebanon Junction, so nearby transit and meeting points are shown instead.
Reviewed stop coverage is still thin around this midpoint, so practical transit waypoints are shown on the right.

Transit and Meeting Points

Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Lebanon Junction.

BUS

Louisville, Kentucky

47 mi away
720 West Muhammad Ali Blvd.

Flight Path Map

This map shows the direct air route between Hopkinsville and Claryville. Straight-line distance: 220.49 mi (354.84 km).

Hopkinsville

#1 Hopkinsville

City in Christian County, Kentucky, United States

Population30,899
Coordinates36.8656100, -87.4911700
Altitude161
CountryUnited States
Claryville

#2 Claryville

Census-designated place in Campbell County, Kentucky

Population2,355
Coordinates38.9192300, -84.3954900
Altitude210
CountryUnited States
Start: Hopkinsville (-87.49117, 36.86561)
End: Claryville (-84.39549, 38.91923)

Estimated Travel Time

Distance: 427 km by road

SpeedTime
30 mph (48.3 km/h)08h 50m
40 mph (64.37 km/h)06h 38m
50 mph (80.47 km/h)05h 18m
60 mph (96.56 km/h)04h 25m
70 mph (112.65 km/h)03h 47m
80 mph (129 km/h)03h 18m

Fuel, Round Trip and CO2

Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.

One-way fuel
9.18 gal
34.75 L · about $34.62
Round trip
$69.24
18.36 gal · 69.5 L
Estimated CO2
81.6 kg one way
Round trip: 163.2 kg / 360 lb CO2, using regular gasoline.
Fuel$/galOne wayRound trip
Regular gas $3.77 $34.62 $69.24
Mid-grade $4.25 $39.04 $78.09
Premium $4.65 $42.72 $85.45
Diesel $5.30 $48.69 $97.38

Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.

Prices in Kentucky · Apr 11, 2026

Please keep in mind that there is a 1 hour time gap between Hopkinsville, KY and Claryville, KY. The current time in Hopkinsville is 15:00:46, although it is 16:00:46 in Claryville.

Distance to Other Cities

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How did we calculate? Place names are translated into coordinates. The Haversine formula calculates straight-line distance; driving distance uses road network data.